Not Compost: The Yard Scrap To Add To DIY Fertilizer For Thriving Leafy Greens
Fertilizer can boost the health and growth of your leafy greens, but there's no need to rush to the store when you can make DIY fertilizer at home.
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Not Spray, Not Essential Oils: The Humane Way To Deter Bees From Your Patio
Killing bees is possible, but it's certainly not recommended. To safely keep them away from your space, consider using this simple, harmless tool.
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Not Coffee Grounds, Not Banana Peels: Fertilize Tomatoes With A Tea You Can DIY
A nutrient-rich homemade garden brew offers tomato plants more than many popular DIY fertilizer ideas, helping support healthy growth all season long.
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Not Leaves: The Overlooked Scrap From Your Garden To Add To Compost
This often-tossed material from container gardens and houseplants is a great carbon-rich material for your compost pile that adds structure and air flow.
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Say Goodbye To Slugs And Snails Using A Pretty Orange-Red Plant They Can't Stand
Dealing with slugs and snails often involves poisons or hand-picking, which no one likes. Instead, plant an African perennial they will avoid like the plague.
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Not Banana Peels: The Tea To Add To DIY Fertilizer For Thriving Leafy Greens
If you're looking to give your plants even more of a boost without adding more fertilizer, this leafy tea made from a common plant could be just what you need.
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Turn An Old Coffee Can Into A Cheaper Bird Feeder That Keeps Seed Dry
Keep your backyard flock happy without breaking the bank. This simple upcycling hack protects feed from the elements using a standard kitchen staple.
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Not Rubbing Alcohol: Use This Bathroom Staple To Trap Aphids
Aphids cluster on the underside of leaves, feeding on a plant until it wilts, curls, or turns yellow. Tackle them with a cheap bathroom product and some trash.
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Skip The Coffee Grounds: Use This Overlooked Scrap To Trap Snails
If you find your garden overrun by snails, this natural trap will allow you to round them up overnight. This method relies on a leafy scrap snails love.
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Get Rid Of Ants Without Harming Your Plants Using A Clever Kitchen Scrap
This kitchen scrap not only does not harm your plants, but it also does not harm the ants -- it just encourages them to go elsewhere by disrupting their paths.
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Not Miracle Gro: The Fertilizer You Can Make For Thriving Leafy Greens
If you're growing leafy greens and are hoping to give them a nutrient boost, consider making this natural fertilizer at home instead of using Miracle Gro.
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Easily Sharpen Your Garden Shears With A Tool You Already Own
If your shears struggle to cut through twigs, they likely need to be sharpened. Thankfully, you may already have the power tool needed to make the job simple.
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Skip The Garden Store Pots: The Cheaper Alternative That'll Add A Rustic Touch
Decorative ceramic pots seem so simple, but they can be shockingly expensive. Luckily, this classic alternative is both affordable and trending.
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Not Egg Shells: The Kitchen Item You Can Reuse For Your DIY Fertilizer
Though egg shells are a known fertilizer supplement, another type of kitchen waste can also enrich the fertilizer of gardens and houseplants.
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The Mistake You're Making With Garden Hoses That's Hiking Up Your Water Bill
Garden hoses are endlessly useful yard tools, but there are good ways to use them and wasteful ways to use them, too. Knowing what to avoid can save you money.
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Not Copper Nor Coffee Grounds: The Delicious Fruit That Can Help Get Rid Of Slugs
There are tons of slug-repelling hacks out there, and many are more complicated than they need to be. This trick, by contrast, is as easy as eating some citrus.
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Woman Uses Affordable Materials To Create A Functional Garden Bed Cover That Looks Good
One downside of raised garden beds is that critters are more easily able to nibble on your plants. However, one TikToker solved the problem with a DIY cover.
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Use A Simple Chain To Keep Garden Hoses Neat & Organized
The simplicity and clean final look of this garden hose organizer can quickly transform your yard space. Plus, you can adapt it to hold more than a garden hose.
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Ditch Landscape Fabric: The Fragrant Overlooked Scrap That's A More Natural Alternative
Landscape fabric is a great idea in theory for keeping weeds at bay. However, one organic alternative offers unique advantages in your landscape.
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Not Coffee Grounds, Not Eggshells — The Sweet Kitchen Scrap You Could Be Adding To Compost
Keeping sweet things out of your compost is usually a good way to deter animals, but this expired kitchen condiment could actually make great compost.
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Ditch DEET: Study Finds An Herbal Lotion Just As Effective For Mosquitos
DEET is seen as the gold standard for keeping mosquitos away, but this study proves that there's a more natural alternative that's just as powerful.
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How To Repel Mosquitos With An Overlooked Summer-Blooming Herb
Summer comes with lots of joys, but nobody likes the swarms of buzzing mosquitoes. Enjoy the blooms of this citrusy herb while naturally banishing bugs.
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Turn A Wire Hanger Into A DIY Solution That Keeps Garden Hoses Organized
A wire hanger isn't just for clothes; it's also not recyclable. But, you can repurpose one in all sorts of useful ways, including keeping your hoses organized.
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Not Copper Not Coffee Grounds: The Sun-Loving Herb With Flowers That Helps Keep Slugs Away
Little pom-pom flowers belie a pungent plant below. You might like to put this fragrant herb on your dinner plate, but slugs and snails will stay far, far away.
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How To Protect Your Hydrangea From Deer With A Natural Solution From Amazon
Keeping deer away from hydrangeas often takes more than luck. One natural deterrent can help protect blooms when paired with a few smart garden strategies.
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Ditch Traditional Lawns: The Colorado Landscaping Alternative That'll Survive A Drought
If you're tired of wasting water to keep your lawn green in an arid environment, this eco-friendly approach to landscaping could be worth considering.
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Not Basil: The Summer-Blooming Herb That's A Great Tomato Companion Plant
Basil flowers attract bees in drones, but there's another herb that's a great friend of the tomato, bringing in lots of pollinators and repelling common pests.
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